Bissau-Guinean coast guard intercepts Senegalese fishing pirogues in Senegalese waters
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Five Senegalese fishing pirogues, carrying 25 fishermen, were intercepted by Bissau-Guinean coast guards in the village of Valera. The incident was reported on July 13, 2026, at 8:00 AM, by Senegalese fishermen to the Cap Skirring Fisheries Control Post. The GPS coordinates of the interception, 12°22’03” N – 16°48’82” W, indicate the location is within Senegalese jurisdiction. Adama Seck, a captain who remained ashore due to illness, and the head of the control post attempted unsuccessfully to contact the captains of the intercepted pirogues. The five Senegalese pirogues were reportedly escorted by a Bissau-Guinean patrol boat to their military base in Valera. The Fisheries Surveillance Center deployed to the area at 9:40 AM to gather information. Authorities have been notified, and efforts are underway for the release of the pirogues and their return to Cap Skirring.
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